Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Downtown Neighborhood of Asheville, NC from $895 (41 Rentals)

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161 Edgewood Rd, Unit 2
$1,325
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$1,325
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161 Edgewood Rd, Unit 2

161 Edgewood RdAsheville, NC 28804
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property at 339 Merrimon Ave

$1,431

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$1,431
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$1,431

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 4, 2027

339 Merrimon Ave

AshevilleNC28801
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Verde Vista
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$1,483 - $4,484
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$1,483 - $4,484
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Verde Vista

4110 Verde Vista CirAsheville, NC 28805
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Artful Way
$1,485 - $1,755
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$1,485 - $1,755
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$1,485 - $1,755
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Artful Way

31 Artful WayAsheville, NC 28801
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property at 37 Hiawassee St

$2,200

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$2,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Nov 20

37 Hiawassee St, Unit E104

37 Hiawassee St
AshevilleNC28801

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Manor Inn
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Inn

265 Charlotte StAsheville, NC 28801
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40 Gertrude Pl
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

40 Gertrude Pl

40 Gertrude PlAsheville, NC 28801
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205 Hillside St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

205 Hillside St

205 Hillside StAsheville, NC 28801
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295 E Chestnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

295 E Chestnut St

295 E Chestnut StAsheville, NC 28801
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102 Furman Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

102 Furman Ave

102 Furman AveAsheville, NC 28801

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North Downtown, Asheville, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Downtown area of Asheville, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Woods Townhomes priced from $895. Grove Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable North Downtown apartments for rent in Asheville, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woods Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Grove Park Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,100
295 E Chestnut St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
Ridge View Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,275
Willow Ridge2 Bedroom 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1,299
Retreat At Hunt HillNantahala-S1Studio,1BA$1,305
RADVIEWRiver & RailsStudio,1BA$1,365
The HarrisonS2Studio,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, NC

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Downtown area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at Woods Townhomes in the in the Rock Springs neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value North Downtown apartment is the 116 Lookout Dr Model at 116 Lookout Dr, Unit A starting at $1,695 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Rock Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woods Townhomes3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.16
116 Lookout Dr, Unit A116 Lookout Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.70
Woodberry2 x 22BR,2BA$1.91
Verde VistaVersailles - Premium1BR,1BA$1.78
River RidgeBalsam1BR,1BA$1.94
Willow Ridge2 Bedroom 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.62
Skyloft ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.84
River Mill LoftsA1 - Skyloft1BR,1BA$1.85
Ridge View Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.70
161 Edgewood Rd, Unit 2161 Edgewood Rd1BR,1BA$2.04

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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North Downtown, Asheville, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Downtown is at Grove Park Apartments listed at $1,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Downtown Apartment is $895 at Woods Townhomes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Downtown is starting from $995 at Woods Townhomes.

What is the most affordable North Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woods Townhomes and starts from $1,195.

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